Dudley

Dudley, NC · Food & Drink
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Bring Cash And An Empty Stomach To Allen & Son Bar-B-Que Near Chapel Hill
Some families have been driving to one small roadside barbecue stand in Chatham County since the 1980s, and a few of them still make the trip all the way from Sunset Beach. The building is plain, the menu hangs on the wall, and the payment plan is about as old school as the cooking.
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Bida Manda Gets New Owners After 14 Years, Vows to Win Back Raleigh's Trust
Bida Manda, the Laotian restaurant that helped put downtown Raleigh's Moore Square on the national culinary map, has new owners for the first time in its 14-year history. Chuan and Anna Tsay, the husband-and-wife team behind nearby Heirloom, have taken over daily operations and say the deal came together after Chuan phoned co-founder Vanvisa Nolintha and the two struck an agreement in a five-minute call.
allamericanatlas.com
5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina that Locals Swear By
Raleigh, North Carolina — a city where the pines stand tall and the air hums with possibility, where red brick and glass towers rise beside historic homes, where the scent of barbecue mingles with the sweetness of magnolia and the spice of global kitchens. Here, the city’s heart beats in neighborhoods stitched together by porch swings and food trucks, by the laughter of students and the wisdom of old-timers, by the quiet pride of families who’ve called this place home for generations and the bold dreams of newcomers drawn by the promise of something more.
WRAL News
Foodie News: New bar lounge opens beneath Whiskey Kitchen in Raleigh
We first told you about this at the beginning of last month, but downtown Raleigh’s newest watering hole – Low Bar Lounge (in the former IMURJ space beneath Whiskey Kitchen) is now open. It is brought to us by Whiskey Kitchen co-owners Jeff Mickel and Michael Thor. The space is a throwback to a particular kind of bar—and a particular kind of bar night—low on pretense and high on life, according to Raleigh Magazine. Where you’ll meet up with friends, or make friends. A place to hang out and be community. Check it out here.
raleighmag.com
Exclusive First Look at Punch Bowl Social Raleigh
Eatertainment is making its way back to Raleigh Iron Works thanks to Punch Bowl Social. Originally founded in Denver, the brand—now with 11 locations across the country—is anticipated to open its first NC outpost in Q1 2027 in the former Jaguar Bolera spot, which closed in the spring.
hoodline.com
Prime Barbecue Co-Owner Sues Celebrity Chef Over RTP Restaurant Split
The man behind Knightdale's celebrated Prime Barbecue is facing a lawsuit from his own business partner, who claims he was squeezed out of a planned second restaurant in Research Triangle Park after their partnership fell apart. Fred Von Canon filed suit against chef Christopher Prieto and Prieto's new company, Prime STQ LLC, in Wake County Superior Court on October 6, alleging misuse of the Prime Barbecue name, recipes and resources.
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Shark Tank Seafood Chain Topsail Steamer Opens on Creedmoor Road
A coastal North Carolina seafood brand that appeared on Shark Tank is setting up shop in North Raleigh, opening its first Raleigh location at Brennan Station on Creedmoor Road this Saturday. Topsail Steamer sells take-home seafood pots that customers steam at home. The Raleigh outpost will occupy a 1,300-square-foot space...
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Why Does Everyone Order The Cheese Fries At Char-Grill In Raleigh?
There is a small cinderblock burger stand in Raleigh where the ordering system still runs on paper slips and a pencil. People drive across town, and sometimes across state lines, just to stand in a parking lot and wait for their names to be called over a loudspeaker. The fries...
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Feast on delicious and strange food combos at the North Carolina State Fair
The NC State Fair is rapidly approaching, which means it’s time for people to start making plans for a trip to Raleigh (if they haven’t already). Or, if you’re like me and unable to attend, it’s time to look at all the new food offerings and dream about getting a taste.
WITN
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130 Plus Flavors Mean You’ll Find Something Unexpected At This Angier North Carolina Ice Cream Shop
Walk up to the counter, scan the flavor board, and it might take a while to decide, because the choices here seem to go on forever. Sunni Sky’s Homemade Ice Cream on NC-55 in Angier, North Carolina, has a rotating lineup of more than 130 flavors. Classic favorites sit...
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Smoky Hollow Expecting an All-Day Wine Bar and Fusion Tapas Spot
Raleigh’s Smoky Hollow district is preparing to welcome a new F&B venture from the team behind CUYA Cafe + Cocina. The Deb, an all-day wine bar and lounge is slated to take over the former Garlic Bay sandwich counter at Hone-Sharpen, 516 N. West St, Raleigh Magazine reports. The...
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Why People Line Up Out The Door For One Sandwich At This North Carolina Deli
Lunch gets serious when the line starts forming before you are even hungry. At one North Carolina deli, people wait for hefty hoagies built on bread produced through the shop’s own bakery operation and inspired by the sandwich culture of the Northeast. The real challenge is getting there before...
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North Carolina State Fair announces more than 80 new foods for 2026
According to the North Carolina State Fair, the following foods will make their debut in 2026:. Birria Egg Rolls with Consome Soup from Tacos Neza. Biscoff Cookie Crunch with Fresh Strawberries from Cravv Enterprises Inc. Biscoff ‘Nana Puddin’ from Tropical Delights. Blooming Deep Fried Caramel Apples from The...
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What is the Dampf Good BBQ controversy? Owner issues statement, pulls the plug on Durham branch amid community resistance
Cary-based bbq food truck Dampf Good BBQ dismisses plans to open restaurant in Durham following backlash. - Source: Instagram A Texas-style barbecue food truck Dampf Good BBQ recently backed away from its plan to open a permanent restaurant at Geer Street in Durham, North Carolina after facing disapproval from locals. WUNC News reported on Wednesday that owner Nick Dampf and his wife Kimmy were condemned online for their conservative political and religious beliefs. According to the outlet, netizens dug up Nick and Kimmy's past social media posts where they rallied against abortion, Pride Mont...